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England set to unleash Marcus Smith experiment against Chile in Rugby World Cup

Smith has filled the full-back position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup

Smith has filled the position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Marcus Smith set to start at full-back for England as Owen Farrell returns

George Ford is set to drop to the bench and be replaced by Owen Farrell at fly-half against Chile, while Marcus Smith likely to play No 15 for the first time in his career

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

England: Two wins from two but shortcomings laid bare ahead of tougher Rugby World Cup tests

Jamie George wheeled round as England went for the jugular in Japan's 22, only to be smacked in the face by Ben Earl's bullet pass.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023

George Ford hopes drop-goal work with Jonny Wilkinson can be a World Cup weapon

Ford landed three drop-goals as England opened the tournament with a 27-10 rout of Argentina in Marseille last Saturday.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

George Ford’s long-hanging, grass-finding kicks can leave Japan chasing shadows

With Ford, Owen Farrell and the attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on song together, England have a trio who can lay down a winning strategy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023

Borthwick calls for more transparency over World Cup refereeing decisions

Steve Borthwick has called for more transparency over refereeing decisions at the Rugby World Cup while Eddie Jones says TV replays harm the spectacle

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby silence on red card inconsistency after Tom Curry sending off

The England head coach was carefully critical of the lack of transparency over the World Cup officiating so far

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

Steve Borthwick concerned by World Rugby’s ‘consistency’ on disciplinary issues

The England head coach aired his frustration on Friday.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby’s silence on red card inconsistency

The debate over head contacts and officiating consistency overshadowed the opening weekend of the World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023